Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7,444, Newcastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newcastle has to offer.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 150 miles and will cost you around $13. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 150 miles and will cost you around $13. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Newcastle

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (738 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (958 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (33 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,754 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (488 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (162 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (103 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

The Briers
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 646 reviews)
$119+
Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3490 reviews)
$277+
The Haven
3 stars
Good (6.5, 399 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.